I WANT TO FEEL FUN — An improvised comedy feature film
The feature film “I Want To Feel Fun” began as a creative experiment — Could I make a totally improvised film, drawing on my background as a comedy director and documentary filmmaker, collaborating with an incredible cast. The film is a love letter to Los Angeles, intersecting stories about love and connection across the city. Starring comedy greats Michaela Watkins (Hacks), Avi Rothman (Palm Royale), Lilah Pate (Frisco Kings), Vivian Bang (White Rabbit), Dave Merheje (Ramy), Kiran Deol (Didn’t Die), acting alongside non-actors.
My approach to comedy and performance is to work closely with my cast, amplifying exaggerated truths — to craft an unexpected, emotional adventure through Los Angeles. As a lifelong Angeleno, I wanted to make a film that captures the essence of the city from Silver Lake to Koreatown to the beach, and the diverse characters and experiences that can unfold in a day.
— Jessica Sanders